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Stories from May 17, 2026

Tornado watch issued for southern Minnesota; severe weather threat in southern Minnesota

Tornado watch issued for southern Minnesota; severe weather threat in southern Minnesota

A tornado watch is in effect for southwestern and southern Minnesota Sunday night as conditions remain favorable for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors now 62 percent contained; at least 30 buildings burned

Stewart Trail Fire near Two Harbors now 62 percent contained; at least 30 buildings burned

The Minnesota Incident Command Center reported late Sunday that the Stewart Trail wildfire burning north east of Two Harbors along Lake Superior’s North Shore is now 62 percent contained, but officials say there is still concern.
by Andrew Krueger, Dan Kraker and MPR News Staff

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Sunday storm threat; severe weather potential Sunday and Monday

Sunday storm threat; severe weather potential Sunday and Monday

After a warm and quiet stretch, the weather pattern is turning much more active across Minnesota Sunday with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Monday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Duluth Dylan Fest celebrates city’s most famous native son’s 85th birthday

Duluth Dylan Fest celebrates city’s most famous native son’s 85th birthday

The week-long festival begins with a birthday party outside his childhood home in Hibbing on May 27, and concludes with a birthday bash in Duluth on May 24, where the famed songwriter was born in 1941.
by Dan Kraker

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